Giving Back So Good
Giving back feels good, so good; in fact it can dramatically improve your overall wellbeing. According to The UnitedHealth Group, 76 percent of people who volunteered in the last 12 months say volunteering has made them feel healthier. In that same study, 94 percent said it improved their mood. To say giving back is vital component to wellness would be an understatement. When designing your wellness program, consider implementing some options to give back. Read on to learn more.
The Science of Giving
Sure it feels amazing to receive, but more and more research shows that what humans truly desire is to give. For example, in the book The Paradox of Generosity, the authors found those who volunteered 5.6 hours a month generally described themselves as very happy. Conversely, those who volunteered just 0.6 hours described themselves as unhappy. That’s pretty powerful and way to important to …show more content…
It’s the same hormone that’s released during sex and breast-feeding. When this hormone is released, it floods your entire body, lowering your stress and makes you feel more connected to others. Not only does oxytocin allow you to give more generously, but it also allows you feel more empathy for others. This feeling can last up to two hours.
Workplace Giving
There are many ways in which you and your employees can give back to the community. Fundraising, feeding or clothing the needy, mentoring children are all great ways to get started. You could even start your own. There are plenty of causes, which your company could be actively involved with. Not only does giving back affect your employee’s wellbeing, but it also positively impacts your business. Here’s how.
• Consumer Interest: People like to do business with company’s that care. Why? Because it demonstrates empathy. Customers want to feel as though they are valued. They want to know your company supports them, just as much as they support
The Science of Giving
Sure it feels amazing to receive, but more and more research shows that what humans truly desire is to give. For example, in the book The Paradox of Generosity, the authors found those who volunteered 5.6 hours a month generally described themselves as very happy. Conversely, those who volunteered just 0.6 hours described themselves as unhappy. That’s pretty powerful and way to important to …show more content…
It’s the same hormone that’s released during sex and breast-feeding. When this hormone is released, it floods your entire body, lowering your stress and makes you feel more connected to others. Not only does oxytocin allow you to give more generously, but it also allows you feel more empathy for others. This feeling can last up to two hours.
Workplace Giving
There are many ways in which you and your employees can give back to the community. Fundraising, feeding or clothing the needy, mentoring children are all great ways to get started. You could even start your own. There are plenty of causes, which your company could be actively involved with. Not only does giving back affect your employee’s wellbeing, but it also positively impacts your business. Here’s how.
• Consumer Interest: People like to do business with company’s that care. Why? Because it demonstrates empathy. Customers want to feel as though they are valued. They want to know your company supports them, just as much as they support